Crustose, fruticose, and foliose obtain their nutrients from photosynthetic cells contained within their middle layer. These are varieties of
A) rusts and smuts.
B) mushrooms.
C) yeasts.
D) lichens.
E) mycorrhizae.

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Crustose, fruticose, and foliose are types of lichens, which are symbiotic organisms consisting of a fungus and photosynthetic cells (generally algae or cyanobacteria) within their thallus. The fungal partner provides the structure and protection, while the photosynthetic partner provides the energy and nutrients through photosynthesis.

Crustose, Fruticose, and Foliose Obtain Their Nutrients from Photosynthetic Cells